Monthly archives: April, 2017

On April 7-9 Rinzai-ji held a Hanamatsuri weekend Zazenkai commemorating Buddha and Joshu Roshi’s birthday together. This year Seido Larry Clerk Osho from the Dharma mountain Zen Center in Colorado has come to lead the Zazenkai. Thank you all so much!

Samu

Samu (Silent Work Practice) is held daily Wednesday through Friday. Work practice usually involves temple cleaning and gardening. Please come to the work bell in your work clothes. Shika or Shoji will give instruction.

Zazenkai

Zazenkai, one-day silent retreat starts at 9:30 am with Sarei, serving of tea. Zazen begins at 10 am to 4 pm. It includes a semi-formal lunch and a Dharma talk or recorded Teisho. Beginners are welcome! Please contact and arrange for a practice orientation.